COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS

Guiding is a place where girls can be girls and in a safe and positive environment they can:

• Learn new life skills
• Build their confidence
• Contribute to their communities
• Form friendships
• And so on

Our non-competitive learning environment is open-minded and values based. It's a supportive place to grow

confident, adventurous girls who are ready to be tomorrow's leaders.

Step Out Dance Company Open Day!

On Saturday 22^nd we are opening our doors from 1-4pm for a fun-filled afternoon. Come along and check out our facilities, watch dance performances, take classes, play games and more! Dance performances are at 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm so you can see some of our dancers in action. Dance classes are at 1.30-2pm, 2,30-3pm and 3.30-4pm so you can try out a fun lesson. We are located at 4 Bay Road, Kilbirnie and we offer dance classes for children from age 2+ years. We offer classes in jazz, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, acrobatics, tap and pre-school. We would love to see you there and term 3 is the perfect time to join our dance whanau!

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An important requirement for the course is that I "follow" women through their pregnancies.

There is no set way for how this is done.

If you choose to have me follow you, It can mean whatever you would like it to mean. I can be present as little or as much as you would like me to be - ideally I could be present at appointments and offer support as you get to know me.

I am looking for pregnant women due before the end of October if possible.

The arrangement is done formally through the Otago Midwifery course.

Please contact me if you are interested and I will pass your contact details to my kiako (teacher) who can talk to you about it. I would love to hear from you. My email is longjm1@student.op.ac.nz and my number is 0223262238

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After-school Junior Chess

Wednesdays 3.30-5pm @ St Bernard's School, Taft St, Brooklyn

All abilities welcome, Ages 8-12.

Try your first session free - $75 per term

First session Wed 11 Feb.

Run by Mark Van Der Hoorn, a Wellington chess champion who runs school groups across the City and the Ridgway chess groups.

To enrol or enquire, please contact Ivan - ivancmoss@gmail.com or 021 417 025

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Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, and Singing lessons are available with
music tutor Andrew McPartlin.
The lessons are held at school starting on Thursday the 14th of February
and the cost is $11 per session.
Contact andymcpmusic@outlook.com or 0210323659 for bookings or more
information.

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BROOKLYN PIPPINS

We are currently looking for new girls to join our group. Pippins is a part of the Girl Guide movement and is for girls aged 5 to 7 years old. We meet on a Monday night from 6pm to 7pm at the Reformed Church on Harrison Road Brooklyn. Each night is something different and includes a wide range of activities, learning points, skills and collecting of badges. If your interested or would like to know more contact Madi on 0276622104 or at madiline1@hotmail.com.
GirlGuiding New Zealand enables girls and young women to develop their full potential and make a difference in the world.